Orchid Opulence

Orchid OpulenceWhile Robert Mapplethorpe might be best known for his provocative portraits, the photographer also had an obsession with flowers, capturing lilies, roses, and tulips in both black and white and color film. After starting his career in the 1970's exhibiting erotic male and female nudes he turned his attention to still lifes of flowers in the mid 80's . At this time he was stricken with Aids and passed away in 1989 aged 42.

richly ornate with multiple rows of pearls as well as a brooch in her hair

This portrait of Marilyn Monroe called Sage Blue Marilyn sold for $195 million at Christies last year to become the most expensive 20th Century Art-work ever sold

Many famous people have had and have homes on the shores of Lake Como

Cappadocia is a beautiful region in central Turkey famous for its fairytale scenery

the sea turns electric turquoise as swimmers drift and sunseekers scatter beneath striped umbrellas

Gruau used simplicity of lines and crisp colour

hardly anyone bought the album

the ocean comes alive

Paul Gambaccini

A beautiful nature poster of waves gently rolling onto the beach with sun sets in the distance illuminating the waves

One rising swell

This design known as "Pink Shoes" features an instantly recognisable design